CV

Here you can find some highlights from my CV. A pdf version updated August 2025 is found in the link.

General Information

Full Name Elie Ricardo Diaz
Languages English, Spanish

Education

  • Present
    PhD in Computing
    University of Utah
    • Graphics and Visualization Track
    • Expected Graduation, Fall 2026
  • 2021
    Master of Science in Computer Science
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Emphasis on Computer Graphics
  • 2019
    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Graduated with Highest Honors

Computer Science Experience

  • 2021-Present
    Research Assistant for Dr. Cem Yuksel
    University of Utah
    • Author on publications and submissions to SIGGRAPH and other Computer Graphics Conferences
    • Started and participated in various projects for Dr. Yuksel's Lab Group with the goal of publishing in esteemed conferences
    • Projects have included work on various Simulation Frameworks (VBD, AVBD, MPM, XPBD), Collision Handling, and Rendering
  • 2023
    Roblox Research Intern
    Roblox Research
    • Supervised by Cem Yuksel, Victor Zordan, and Morgan McGuire
    • Worked on prototypes to solve rendering problems within Roblox
  • 2022-2024
    Computer Graphics Teaching Mentorship
    University of Utah
  • 2019-2021
    Computer Graphics Graduate Teaching Assistant
    Georgia Institute of Technology
  • 2018-2019
    Computer Graphics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
    Georgia Institute of Technology

Music Ensemble Experience

  • 2012-Present
    Barbershop Harmony Society Chorus Competitor
  • 2012-Present
    Barbershop Harmony Society Quartet Competitor
    • Member and Competitor with District Champion and International Quartet Quarterfinalist Mischief
    • Member and Competitor with International Varsity Quartet Finalist Scatterbrained
    • Developed Rehearsal Materials, such as learning tracks
  • 2016-2021

    Atlanta, GA

    GT Chamber Choir Student Director
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Collegiate Vocal Ensemble directed by Dr. Jerry Ulrich
    • Gained experience directing and teaching advanced repertoire for local and international performances

Honors and Awards

  • 2015-Present
    • Gates Millennium Scholar Fellowship